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Can I Have Eyelid Revision Surgery After Blepharoplasty?

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doctor-exams-patient-face-and-eyesAs a board-certified plastic surgeon, patient safety and satisfaction are always my top priorities. In the case of eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), patients are generally extremely happy with the anti-aging results that they achieve with the procedure in the overwhelming majority of cases. However, there can be exceptions. If the results of an initial eyelid procedure are not to your satisfaction, or you’ve experienced changes over time that have affected your results, there is such a thing as revision eyelid surgery, which can provide a further correction or adjustment to the eyelids.

Like any other cosmetic surgery procedure, revision eyelid surgery begins with a pre-surgery consultation appointment. During this consult, it’s important to communicate specifically why you are interested in this procedure. For example, is it simply because you’ve aged over the years or do you have issues you want to address from a previous surgery. If you have a specific concern, it is important to review with your surgeon your eyelid surgery results, and what you hope to accomplish through a revision procedure. In addition to a thorough discussion of your expectations and aesthetic goals, this appointment will also offer the opportunity for me to examine the eyelids and facial skin to determine if you are a good candidate for eyelid revision surgery.

Some reasons patients choose to undergo revision eyelid surgery include:

  • Droopy or baggy eyelids that are not fully corrected by an initial eyelid surgery
  • Sunken or hollowed-out upper eyelids that can result from too much skin being removed during eyelid surgery
  • Asymmetry of the eyelids (size, shape, and/or position) caused by previous surgery
  • Issues with blinking or fully closing the eye
  • Eye dryness or excessive tearing up

In the video below, I discuss revision eyelid surgery and how it can be incredibly beneficial for patients who are not satisfied with the results of a previous blepharoplasty procedure:

While it’s important to remember that most people who undergo eyelid surgery remain very happy with their results in the years following their procedure, it’s also helpful to know that there are options available for people who have a different experience. For more information on eyelid revision surgery or to schedule your plastic surgery consultation today, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget that you can also connect with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, videos, news, and more.

Considering a Rhinoplasty? This Checklist Can Help

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smiling-female-facePlastic surgery is always a process. This goes for any cosmetic or reconstructive procedure, even those that seem like just minor tweaks. In the case of rhinoplasty surgery to help alter and enhance the contour of a person’s nose, preparation is everything. And in my personal experience, a pre-surgery checklist like the one I’ve prepared below can be extremely useful for any patient trying to prepare for rhinoplasty surgery.

1.) Fully Understand The Benefits of Rhinoplasty Surgery

Rhinoplasty is a versatile procedure that can do far more than just make a person’s nose smaller, which is a common misconception. When performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon like myself, rhinoplasty can alter the size and shape of the nose to create a more balanced facial appearance. It can also be used to address certain breathing issues including a deviated septum and structural breathing obstructions.

2.) Determine Your Aesthetic Goals

What specifically do you want to achieve with rhinoplasty surgery? Are you interested in altering the size or shape of the nose (or both)? Are you hoping to help your nose fit in more symmetrically with your other facial features? And will your goals require additional facial procedures like chin surgery or eyelid surgery in order to fully achieve your aesthetic goals? These are all very important questions to consider and have answered.

3.) Confirm if You Are a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty

To begin with, any person considering a rhinoplasty procedure should be in good enough health to safely undergo the surgery. Once this has been confirmed, I always discuss all the options that my patients have to alter the contour of their nose, including the possibility of non-surgical rhinoplasty using facial filler injections.

4.) Choose The Right Plastic Surgeon With Rhinoplasty Experience

Any plastic surgeon you consider to perform your rhinoplasty procedure should be board-certified and have years of experience performing rhinoplasty. But this is just the start. You’ll want to find a doctor that you are comfortable with and makes you feel confident and emboldened throughout the entire process. It’s also essential to see before and after photos from previous rhinoplasty surgeries to confirm that they are a good aesthetic match with your preferences.

Helping my patients fully prepare for their procedures is a big reason why I’ve been named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, videos, news, and much more.

Ask Dr. Elliott: Fully Understanding Eyelid Surgery

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female-face-examOur eyes may be small, relative to some of our other features, but they can still have an outsized impact on our appearance. And no matter how careful you are to maintain your appearance and protect yourself from the sun, the eyes are just one of those areas that are naturally susceptible to premature signs of aging. This is part of the reason that eyelid surgery is so consistently popular with both male and female plastic surgery patients. Today, I wanted to answer a few commonly asked questions about eyelid surgery in the hopes of helping patients better understand this cosmetic procedure.

Question #1: Can undergoing eyelid surgery affect my vision?

There is no risk of long-term vision loss or damage associated with eyelid surgery. While some patients may experience some mild blurriness in their vision immediately following the procedure, this will only be temporary. In fact, undergoing eyelid surgery can often help improve the patient’s vision by removing sagging skin around the eyes that can negatively affect peripheral vision for some people.

Question #2: How long should I wait after a rhinoplasty procedure before undergoing eyelid surgery?

Obviously, it’s of critical importance to allow your face to fully heal and for post-surgery swelling to reduce considerably following one cosmetic procedure before pursuing another. However, I sometimes perform procedures like rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery together in one surgery session. Doing so allows my patients to achieve the comprehensive facial rejuvenation they desire, while also cutting back on overall recovery time and surgical costs.

Question #3: Are eyelid surgery and brow lift surgery interchangeable procedures?

No. While it’s true that both brow lift and eyelid surgery can be used to help address common signs of aging in the upper portion of the face, they are actually intended to treat different areas.I perform eyelid surgery to help patients who experience loose skin and/or pockets of fat in the upper and/or lower eyelids. A brow lift is more focused on rejuvenating the area above the eyes, specifically around the forehead and eyebrows, as well as overall brow placement. These procedures can be performed together in many cases.

I’m always happy to take time to answer questions like these from patients. Being able to offer honest and helpful answers to questions relating to the procedures that I perform is a big reason why I’ve been named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years, an honor that I do not take lightly. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow along with me on Facebook and Twitter for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and much more.

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